Community Legal Worker - Restorative Justice & Education

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal service provider for First Nations located in Sioux Lookout, ON, is seeking a Community Legal Worker. The successful candidate will work closely with the community and justice personnel to enhance access to legal services, assist clients with various legal matters, and contribute to public legal education initiatives. Qualifications include a secondary school completion and effective communication skills. This role offers a starting salary of $61,479 annually and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension and health coverage.

Benefits

6% pension matching

100% employer paid health benefits

3 weeks paid vacation after your first year

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School.
• Willing to learn the various aspects of the legal system including Restorative Justice alternatives.
• Satisfactory written and oral communications skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Work with justice personnel and the community to improve access to justice.
• Assist clients and their families in various legal matters.
• Promote and coordinate NALSC restorative justice programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Understanding of confidentiality

Willingness to learn legal system

Ability to speak Oji Cree language

Education

Completion of Secondary School

Job description

A legal service provider for First Nations located in Sioux Lookout, ON, is seeking a Community Legal Worker. The successful candidate will work closely with the community and justice personnel to enhance access to legal services, assist clients with various legal matters, and contribute to public legal education initiatives. Qualifications include a secondary school completion and effective communication skills. This role offers a starting salary of $61,479 annually and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension and health coverage.